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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
I love that this is a light burrito with tons of flavor.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 40 Minutes |
This is a super easy, VERY yummy way to make that Southern favorite, chicken and dumplings or chicken and pastry as some folks prefer to call it. If you don’t have time to make your “dumplings” from scratch this is a quick, easy and very tasty way…
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| Prep Time: | 45 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 35 Minutes |
A lovely baked chicken for fall featuring the taste of honey and a crunchy baked pecan crust.
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| Prep Time: | 30 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
Adapted from Julia Child's classic French recipe this is a beautiful chocolate sponge cake with a butter cream frosting that is sure to bring applause!
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
I got this delicious appetizer from my husband when we were first married. It's a good treat for company.
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This recipe was my Mom’s and was something that she whipped up quickly after a long day at work. It is very easy to make and doesn’t cost much either (buy the pork chops in bulk, and freeze what you don’t use). This meal is a nice change from the…
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
This simple and inexpensive dish is a stove-top dream for busy cooks. With almost no prep and a cook-time of just 20 minutes, this simple skillet supper is the perfect way to get a hot meal on the table for your family on even the busiest night.
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
When we have company I love to make this simple recipe and it is always a hit. Nothing says party more than chips and dip, and this version of the seven layer dip is sure to please. Play with different ingredients and create your own version, or use thi…
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| Prep Time: | 70 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
(Adapted from cooksrecipes.com) I hope you enjoy these delightful little pleasures as much as my family and I have! Serve with tea or a good cup of coffee ! Enjoy with so much love! Catherine
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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This is one of my favorite things to make for a Sunday dinner. One, it is easy. Two, it is yummy and makes great leftovers. Three, it reminds me of Thanksgiving (in a lot less time!) I make several variations to this recipe depending on what vegetables i…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This is just a lovely tasting, heartwarming soup which I would like to share with you all. Serve with lots of your favourite crusty breads, Yummy!
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
A simple recipe to make when you are crunched for time and on a tight budget. It should feed up to a family of 5 and makes great leftovers too. My Dad used to make this for us kids all the time growing up and we loved it. He used to top it off with crushe…
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
When I was a teenager, I had a back issue that kept me down for 8 months. I watch a lot of TV. Merv Griffen had a show back then and had celebrity guests on. One was Sophia Loren whose pasta sauce recipe I copied. This chicken casserole dish came from…
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
This is perfect for the holidays! I've been making this for several years and it is always a hit. To give it some color around the holidays, sprinkle the icing with seasonal nonpareils before the icing dries.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This custard is spectacular to look at, and wonderful to eat. Makes a great Halloween or Thanksgiving dessert recipe, and a nice alternative to pumpkin pie. Don't be put off by the long baking time - it's actually a really easy recipe to make! A small pum…
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
I have been on a bit of a pesto kick lately. I found this recipe on the Kraft website and wanted to give it a try. I was really yummy. I liked the combination of pesto and tomato. Yum. It is super easy and quick- which is great for a weekend. I served the…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
These appetizer are a huge hit. Make sure to use high quality ingredients especially for the blue cheese, crab meat and bacon. Try to get smoked bacon.
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
A quick and easy soup recipe to celebrate the native asparagus season. I wanted to make a recipe that didn't include cream - there are a lot of those about!
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Most kids love macaroni and cheese so why not jazz up their favorite dish and make this quick chili mac recipe? Your kids can help make it and add whatever ingredients and toppings they like. It is a good way to sneak in some veggies, beans, etc. Your…
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| Prep Time: | 30 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
I am including chicken in this recipe but you could just as easily substitute ham or another meat.